Title: Outrider
New Kent, VA, US, 23124
Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and consists of several different brands across Virginia: Colonial Downs Racetrack, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Rosie’s Game Room, and Virginia Horseplay. CDG is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving, and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.
JOB SUMMARY
The Outrider escorts starters to the post, assists in the return of all horses to the unsaddling area, and maintains control of any horse which might cause injury to a jockey or others. This is a seasonal position for the March race meet at Colonial Downs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides assistance to riders from start to finish of races.
• Works on horseback to ensure the field arrives at the starting gate at the scheduled post time.
• Remains present on the racetrack, mounted, and ready to assist in the control of any unruly horse or recapture any loose horse during exercise or training.
• Ensures that all persons exercising horses during training hours or accompanying horses to the starting gate remain compliant with racetrack policies.
• Maintains constant radio contact with the appropriate personnel while horses are on the track.
• Ensures exercise personnel follow track safety rules and reports non-compliance as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to consistently comprehend, retain and execute written, verbal and demonstrated directions, explanations and guidance
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to three months related experience and/or training
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Virginia racing license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, push, pull, lift, reach, twist, and bend while enduring prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, noise, and smoke.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Nearest Major Market: Richmond
